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Production

Production navigation page

The Production module is the operational core of OpSee. It is where operators, line leads, and production supervisors spend most of their time during a shift. From a single navigation hub you can access real-time OEE dashboards, log and classify downtime events, review quality and performance metrics, and compare multiple equipment lines side by side.

What is in the Production module?​

The Production navigation page presents a card for each available sub-section. The cards are dynamic: they come from the menu configuration, so every site sees only the sections that have been enabled by an administrator.

Common sub-sections include:

SectionPurpose
OEE DashboardFull OEE calculation with gauges, waterfall chart, production and activity trends
Downtime Operator ScreenLog, validate, split, and merge downtime events with a visual timeline
Equipment OverviewCompare OEE, availability, performance, and quality across multiple lines
Production DashboardGrafana-powered live dashboard for real-time production metrics
Production OrdersTrack production orders, planned quantities, and completion status
KPIsOperator and production KPIs served through configurable Grafana dashboards
OEE PerformanceDeep dive into speed losses and cycle time analysis
OEE QualityReject tracking, scrap analysis, and quality loss breakdown
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The sections visible in your Production menu depend on your site configuration and user permissions. If you do not see a section listed above, ask your administrator to check the menu configuration.

Key concepts​

A few core concepts appear throughout the Production module.

OEE: Overall Equipment Effectiveness​

OEE is the standard manufacturing KPI that combines three factors:

OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality
  • Availability measures how much of the planned production time the equipment was actually running (excluding unplanned and planned downtime).
  • Performance compares actual production speed to the ideal cycle time.
  • Quality measures the ratio of good pieces to total pieces produced.

Each factor is expressed as a percentage, and the overall OEE is their product. A world-class OEE target is typically 85%.

Time filtering​

All production screens share a consistent time filtering system:

  • Time presets: predefined ranges like "Today", "Yesterday", "This Week", "Last 7 Days", configured in the database.
  • Custom range: absolute start and end date/time for ad-hoc analysis.
  • Timezone-aware: all queries use the browser's local timezone so times displayed match what operators see on the shop floor clock.

Equipment permissions​

Users only see data for equipment covered by their equipment scope. Administrators hold the all-equipment wildcard and so see everything. Enforcement happens in the API, not the interface — the sidebar and filters mirror the backend decision rather than making it.

Color conventions​

Production screens follow a consistent color scheme for equipment states:

StateColorHex
RunningGreen#4caf50
Down (unplanned)Red#f44336
Idle / WaitingYellow / Orange#ff9800
Unknown / No dataGrey#9e9e9e

Quick start​

  1. Open the main navigation menu and click Production.
  2. Select the sub-section you need (e.g., OEE Dashboard or Downtime).
  3. Choose your equipment and time range using the filter controls at the top.
  4. The data loads automatically, with no "Apply" button needed.
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For a step-by-step walkthrough, see Getting Started.

Learn more​

PageWhat you will find
Getting StartedTutorial: navigate production, understand the layout
Production DashboardGrafana-powered real-time dashboard
Production OrdersOrder management and tracking
OEE DashboardFull OEE calculation with charts and KPI cards
OEE PerformanceSpeed and cycle time analysis
OEE QualityReject and scrap tracking
Equipment OverviewMulti-equipment comparison view
Downtime Operator ScreenDowntime logging, validation, split, and merge
KPIsProduction and operator KPIs

Prerequisites​

Next steps​